[J-Pop] Japanese dance music that makes you want to start dancing
Dance music used to mean music from overseas, but lately there’s been more Japanese dance music, and artists’ dance skills have been improving too.
There are now tons of songs that blend Western influences while making the most of the beauty of Japanese lyrics.
We’ve put together a big collection of Japanese dance tracks that will get you hyped!
Dance is shifting from something underground to something mainstream, and I’d be thrilled if it becomes even more commonplace from here on out.
We’ve lined up dance tracks that will make you want to move your body, so find your favorites and let’s all start dancing while we listen!
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[J-Pop] Japanese Dance Music That Makes You Want to Start Dancing (91–100)
PlazmaKenshi Yonezu
It’s a track that captivates with its grand, futuristic sound.
Electronic beats intertwine with delicate melodies, and the lyrics—expressing energy that expands one’s inner strength and potential—leave a strong impression.
True to Kenshi Yonezu’s style, the multi-layered production unfolds a somewhat mystical world.
Written as the theme song for the theatrical anime “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-” released in January 2025, the piece carries a universal message while staying close to the anime’s story.
With a sweeping theme deeply tied to the film’s narrative and an emotional musicality in harmony, this work is recommended not only for those seeking exhilaration and Gundam fans, but also for anyone in search of music that resonates with the heart.
ON & ONtofubeats
Be sure to check out this dynamic dance tune.
Released by tofubeats in February 2025, the track “ON & ON” is an ambitious work that weaves Neibiss’s distinctive vocals into a soundscape with a UK garage vibe.
It celebrates the joy of dancing freely and the importance of human connection through music.
When you’re in the mood to sway without thinking, this one song is sure to be a comfortable companion.
[J-Pop] Japanese dance music that makes you want to start dancing (101–110)
AnubisRinu
Guided by Anubis, god of the underworld, this grand electronic track portrays a confrontation with the self.
Released in February 2025, it weaves a story of darkness and light through Riinu’s vocals.
The oriental, aggressive sound rooted in EDM is absolutely stellar! Even just reading the lyrics makes you feel like you’ve wandered into a world of myth.
One listen hits hard—an adrenaline-pumping song that’ll send your spirits soaring!
VALENTIBoA
Released in 2002 as BoA’s seventh single.
The song was used as the commercial theme for D3 Publisher’s game “PROJECT MINERVA” and as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” It debuted at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and became the best-selling single among BoA’s releases.
This track cemented BoA’s cool-yet-cute image.
Crazy about youEXILE
It was released in 2015 as EXILE’s 47th single.
The song was used in a commercial for Suntory Beer’s “The Malts,” and the music video features EXILE members—known for their love of alcohol—happily toasting with their friends.
The chorus dance, commonly called the “Get Dance,” is performed together with fans at live shows, making for an exciting atmosphere.
slow…Snow Man
“slow…” is a cool, masculine-feel track released in 2023 by the nine-member male idol group Snow Man.
It’s a slow-tempo dance number where their sexy vocals blend perfectly with the groove, making it super cool.
In particular, the structure—where it strips down to just vocals before the chorus and then brings in top-line synthesizers that create a mysterious vibe in the chorus, a technique often used in recent K-pop like BLACKPINK—is absolutely irresistible!
Only Lonely DanceNIKO NIKO TAN TAN
A cute dance that hops lightly while twirling the wrists! Set on a nighttime dance floor for lonely souls, funky rhythms and pop melodies capture the heart.
Released digitally in July 2024 as a track from NIKO NIKO TAN TAN’s major-label debut album “Shinkigeki.” They’ve also been drawing attention by participating in the rearranged version of the FM802 35th anniversary jingle.
It’ll make you want to forget the stress of busy days and dance the night away together.
A song brimming with new charm that puts their creative talents front and center.